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5 Predictions for WWE's Monday Night Raw Go-Home Show Before WrestleManiaApril 1, 2013
5 Predictions for WWE's Monday Night Raw Go-Home Show Before WrestleMania
There is only one stop left on the road to WrestleMania 29.
There is no SmackDown taping scheduled for this week, but we have one oh-so-important episode of Raw left. It's the go-home show as they call it, the final thee-hour show before the WWE's biggest pay-per-view of the year.
With rather lackluster build up to WrestleMania 29 so far, tonight's Raw show will play a big role in building up some final momentum as he we head to "The Showcase of the Immortals."
It'll be very interesting to see what the creative team does to try to generate some late interest in a PPV that really seems to be lacking in that department. So, just what can we expect on tonight's show?
Well, there's really no telling when it comes to the WWE. But that doesn't mean we can't try to figure it out.
Here are five predictions for the final Raw episode before WrestleMania 29.
5. Both Midcard Champions Will Lose Non-Title Matches
Based on what's happened over the last several months, this is essentially a given.
Both Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett and United States Champion Antonio Cesaro have lost so many non-title TV matches recently that it's almost become expected on any given Raw or SmackDown.
The booking philosophy behind having your midcard champions consistently put other stars over is obviously a very questionable one, and it's hurt both the prestige of the titles and the momentum that both Cesaro and Barrett once had.
Barrett is headed for an Intercontinental title match against The Miz at WrestleMania 29 while it looks like Cesaro isn't even going to get a spot on the show, which is a travesty in the eyes of most fans.
Because these two have been booked so badly lately, there's a good chance that will continue and at least one, but probably both of them, will lose non-title matches on Raw tonight.
For some reason or another, the WWE loves to do this. The fact that WrestleMania 29 is right around the corner won't change that.
4. A McMahon Will Make an Appearance
Two forgotten figures in the feud between Triple H and Brock Lesnar just so happen to both be McMahons.
It was during the build to their first match at last year's SummerSlam that Stephanie McMahon played a key role in this rivalry, and of course, Vince McMahon has also been a big factor leading up to this rematch at WrestleMania 29.
Especially when you consider that Paul Heyman recently mentioned Stephanie on TV and that Vince has been off TV for a few weeks now, it certainly seems like things are shaping up for one or both of them to return on tonight's Raw.
This rivalry between Triple H and Lesnar has become extremely personal at times, so it certainly makes sense for either Vince or Stephanie to appear on tonight's Raw after Lesnar and Heyman have targeted Triple H's family so many times in the past.
There really seems to be something missing from this feud, and though a lot of that has to do with this being a predictable rivalry and rematch, perhaps that can change if either Vince or Stephanie is thrust back into the mix tonight.
Logic says a McMahon is going to get involved in this rivalry again at some point. The only real question is when that will happen.
3. The Undertaker Will Fail to Get His Hands on CM Punk
On last week's Raw, we saw The Undertaker finally get his hands on CM Punk, but it was only for a few seconds before Punk was able to weasel his way out of the ring.
There's no doubt that Undertaker will want to get his hands on Punk again on this week's Raw, but this is the type of rivalry where it doesn't make much sense for the two rivals to get physical before their actual match.
Punk, of course, is a slimy and cowardly heel, who is going to do anything and everything in his power to avoid a beating from The Undertaker. The Deadman, on the other hand, really wants to beat the hell out of Punk, which is exactly why he won't.
I just can't picture Undertaker hitting Punk with a tombstone on Raw when that is a moment that the WWE will want to save for WrestleMania. Similarly, I can't see Punk hitting Undertaker with a GTS because that would either make Undertaker look weak or make Punk look weak if Taker does his bit where he sits up immediately after taking a finisher.
The best bet for the final confrontation between these two is to have Undertaker try to get his hands on Punk, but for Punk to do anything and everything he can to make sure that doesn't happen.
Not only does this make sense for Punk's character, but it creates considerably more intrigue and anticipation for that moment at WrestleMania 29 when Undertaker can finally get his hands on the man who's disrespected him so much.
2. Brock Lesnar Will Hit Triple H with an F5
You've probably heard about this booking philosophy before: "Look strong on TV, lose on PPV."
It's a strategy that the WWE has used for as long as it's been around, with one guy (usually the babyface) getting beat down on the final TV show before the PPV only to win his match at the actual PPV.
There are so many WrestleMania matches this year (10 announced so far) that the WWE isn't going to be able to use that strategy for every rivalry, but one that it will use it for is Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H.
Just about everyone knows that, barring something unforeseen happening, Triple H is going to beat Lesnar at WrestleMania, so it wouldn't be surprising at all to see Lesnar get the upper hand on this week's Raw.
It's not in Lesnar's character to get his butt kicked, and he's not going to end up on the receiving end of a Pedigree or a beatdown from Triple H. No, he's going to end up on the giving end of a massive F5.
By doing this, the WWE will be attempting to create doubt about whether or not Triple H can beat Lesnar. In reality, however, all this will really accomplish is setting up Triple H for a "shocking" win.
1. The Rock and John Cena Won't Get Physical
Last week's episode of Raw ended with The Rock standing tall after hitting John Cena with a Rock Bottom.
So naturally, the assumption is that this week's show will end with Cena standing tall over The Rock. But look for the WWE to book this rivalry a different way on this week's Raw by keeping The Rock and Cena apart.
While the WWE could easily let The Rock and Cena get physical on this week's Raw, I think there's a bigger payoff to creative taking the Henry/Ryback route and forbidding these two from making any contact with one another.
Not only would this play into Cena's newfound seriousness/anger, but it would build up the anticipation that this rivalry has been lacking. Like with Undertaker/Punk, we'll be waiting for that moment when Cena and The Rock can finally beat the holy hell out of each other.
The Rock will go into WrestleMania with the upper hand after planting Cena with that Rock bottom while an angry Cena will be eager to lay a beatdown on The Rock.
This could create an interesting scenario where Cena, who's already going to get booed heavily in MetLife Stadium, essentially enters the match as an enraged heel who's hell-bent on revenge.
Although the WWE may choose to let Cena get the upper hand on tonight's Raw, the creative team should and will hold off on that until WrestleMania 29.
Drake Oz is a WWE Featured Columnist for Bleacher Report. Follow him on Twitter!


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Are we overdoing the idea of delaying retirement?
Maybe we are getting carried away with this work-till-you-drop rhetoric, according to an article on Money. Citing a recent commentary on CNBC that made the case for retiring early, a worker wrote that he was "expecting congratulations" and even "jealousy" when he told friends he was retiring after nearly 40 years in public relations. Instead, many seemed to think of him as "less worthy" and "flawed" for calling it quits. That's how far the pendulum has swung, the article noted. Only 20 years ago, during the dotcom craze, the conversation was about retiring before age 50. Today, it's about working until age 80. Much of this is driven by economics, of course, since overnight riches from IPOs have all but vanished. Still, the commentary writer made some good points. Those who are financially prepared, and want out, shouldn't be sheepish about it. There are countless ways to remain engaged without a job, including mentoring, volunteering, traveling or going back to school. And there is enough time even for those who like to play golf. Indeed, retirees will have 2.5 trillion hours of free time over the next 20 years, according to a report from Bank of America and Age Wave.
Beyond the retirement fund: When to invest in the stock market
Clients stand to benefit from investing in securities outside retirement accounts, according to this article on U.S. News & World Report. For example, the money taken from an individual investment account is subject to capital gains tax rate, which is lower than ordinary income tax rate that applies to 401(k) and IRA withdrawals. While ETFs and mutual funds offer stability, a high quality company stock is an attractive investment option. Those who cannot afford to buy company stocks may opt to own fractional shares and receive dividends.
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The Internet Governance project, carried out within the scope of the Information Society area of the Center for Technology and Society - CTS / FGV, seeks to address the different governance and regulation processes of the Internet, with the aim of proposing suggestions that can be used for the purpose of elaborating Public policies and sustainable private practices. In this perspective, we analyze the mechanisms of governance and regulation of the Internet and the development and promotion of strategies that allow individuals to be active and empowered in the online environment.
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Two people were taken to the hospital Sunday night after a single-car accident on Interstate 40, officials said.
The car was traveling east on I-40 when it hit an embankment near North Cimarron Road. The car did not roll over, but two people were trapped inside and had to be cut out, authorities said.
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Foreign Affairs Chairman receives further update on Egypt situation and hopes for early return of Halawa siblings
29th August 2013
Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade Pat Breen TD this week received a briefing on the current developments in Egypt, including on the situation of the Halawa siblings, from the Chargé d'Affaires, Embassy of Egypt.
Deputy Breen said: "I would like to thank the Chargé for this further update on developments in Egypt. I expressed to him my deep concern and regret at the bloodshed that had taken place and my concern at the difficulties that this was likely to cause for a return to a working democratic system.
"On behalf of the Committee, and in light of the traditionally strong relationship between Ireland and Egypt, I stressed the importance of restoring constitutional government and adherence to the principles of human rights in the treatment of detainees.
"The Chargé stressed the importance to Egypt of the strong relationship that existed with Ireland and its people. He said that the Muslim Brotherhood had declined every offer to enter into the new reality that existed in Egypt, and that the situation in Raba al Adwiya Square and the Raba 'a Mosque, and in particular the presence there of firearms, and the increasing involvement of fundamentalist groups, gave the authorities no option but to take action. The way remained open for the involvement of the Muslim Brotherhood in political life, but on a non-violent basis. He said the future of President Morsi and other detainees would be determined by the courts.
"We also discussed the situation of the Halawa siblings, who are Irish citizens, who are to appear before the Prosecutor today. The Chargé said they were being well treated, that the Embassy of Ireland had consular access to them, and that they were receiving family visits. He said it was for the justice system to decide the way forward. On behalf of the Committee, I expressed appreciation for the access accorded to the Irish Embassy and the hope for their early return to Ireland."


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What Happens After I File Bankruptcy
Exploring into the unknown world of bankruptcy can be a scary proposition. Our clients frequently ask the following questions:
Is there a trial? Do I have to take the stand? Will I be cross-examined? When will the judge approve my bankruptcy?
First, let's talk about what happens (or doesn't happen) in a normal or "typical" Chapter 7 bankruptcy case.
1. You won't see the judge. That's right. Bankruptcy is primarily an administrative process so a typical Chapter 7 goes like this:
Case filed -> 341 hearing -> wait 60 days -> discharge (forgiveness of debt). There is no bankruptcy judge who reviews your case, looks at your credit card statements, asks you questions, etc. Assuming no one objects to your case, your discharge will be entered. Chances are if you are standing in front of the judge in a Chapter 7 case, something has gone wrong.
2. Meeting of Creditors "341 Hearing"
After your case is filed, there is one meeting you must attend. It's called the Meeting of Creditors (because creditors can attend) or "341 Hearing" (referring to the bankruptcy code section that requires the hearing). The most important thing to remember about the meeting is: (1). show up; (2). bring your government issued photo ID and proof of social security card; and (3). relax.
In general, the meeting lasts 3-5 minutes. That's right. 3-5 minutes! It won't be anything like what you see on TV (you know all that Law & Order stuff is just TV drama, right?). There's no judge. The meeting is conducted by the Trustee who's assigned to your case and despite the name of the meeting, creditors rarely show up. Just to give you an example, in the last 100 meetings I've attended, I only had 1 creditor show up and it was the ex-wife of my client. Angry friends, ex-spouses, and family members show up. Discover, Chase, and Bank of America don't. Why? Because unless you've committed fraud, there's nothing for them to ask you. There's nothing to talk about.
3. No news is good news. After the 341 Hearing, there is a 60-day waiting period where creditors and the trustee can object to your case. Assuming no one objects, the judge will sign an order discharging your debt. From the day, you file until discharge typically takes 3-4 months.


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Caution, worlds colliding! Just kidding--this is not a dire situation. But it was interesting to see the political and entertainment arenas mingling at Saturday's Blackhawks game at the United Center.
Cast members from the upcoming movie "Divergent" took a break from filming in Chicago on Saturday to watch the Blackhawks beat Los Angeles--with Mayor Emanuel, no less.


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Portugal beat Spain 3-2 after extra time to win the futsal European championship for the first time in their history, in Slovenia last night.
In an epic final, several parallels can be drawn with Portugal's Euro 2016 football triumph. The Seleção overcame overwhelming odds (in 26 previous matches against Spain, Portugal had won only once), the match took place on the 10th of the month, and Portugal's captain, talisman and best player, Ricardinho, was forced to abandon the match because of injury.
And just like in Paris 17 months earlier, after a late match-winning goal, the Portugal captain hobbled to the podium with a huge smile on his face to lift the trophy aloft.
On the rise
Futsal in Portugal has been on the up in recent years, with the FPF and clubs investing significantly in the sport, more players taking it up, and the high-speed extremely technical indoor version of the world's favourite sport drawing big crowds.
Its increase in popularity has been reflected in the performance of the Seleção, which has achieved steadily improving results, most notably finishing runners-up in the 2010 Euro (losing to Spain in the final) and achieving a 3rd-place finish in the World Cup in 2000.
Hopes were therefore high as the competition hosted in Ljubljana kicked off, and Portugal duly played a brilliant tournament, winning four straight games to reach the final, scoring 20 goals in the process.
Dauting task
There was just one problem. In the decisive match they would meet Spain, the undisputed kings of the game in Europe, who in 10 previous European Championships had lifted the trophy no fewer than 7 times.
The final got off to the perfect start for Portugal, with Ricardinho, the world's best player, robbing the last defender and powering his shot into the back of the net. The Seleção held the Spanish at bay for most of the first half, but just before the break Tolrà cleverly flicked the ball over goalkeeper André Sousa to equalise.
And when Miguelín put Span in front with less than 10 minutes remaining, things looked bleak for the Seleção. Miguelín then smashed a direct free kick against the bar, but Portugal were pressing hard, with Spain goalkeeper Sedano denying Ricardinho twice with excellent saves.
With just one minute remaining, and with the Portugal goalkeeper supporting the attack, Bruno Coelho tucked the equaliser into the roof of the net from point-blank range to take the match into extra time.
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During extra time the Seleção were hit by a setback as Ricardinho was forced off injured, and with Spain pushing hard for a winner Portugal had a stroke of luck as they were saved by the post.
As the match went into the final minute, Portugal won a direct free kick, and André Coelho showed nerves of steel to coolly guide a powerful low show into the corner of the net.
In a last desperate throw of the dice Spain's goalkeeper nearly equalised in the final seconds but the ball was miraculously cleared off the line, the final whistle blew, and the manic celebrations began.
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If you've ever said (or done) something to a friend and regretted it later, if you thought you knew the way things were (and found they were not that way), if you've found, as you get older, that things you thought far in your past have resurfaced, you might be as impressed with "The Sense of An Ending" as I was, watching it in an advance screening tonight. Then, even if those things are not true for you, you might enjoy the cast and their acting, the writing, the London settings and many other things about this film. A good one.
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Squaring the circle
An original adaptation of a challenging novel
Based on the Booker Prize-winning novella by Julian Barnes (which I have read), inevitably this film adaptation is different from the original work. The structure of the book was a section of the (unreliable) narrator's time at school and university followed by the present day coming to terms with revelations of that earlier period. The film is set in the present with lots of flash-backs to the past and that works well.More questionably, the movie version of "The Sense Of An Ending" has a different ending which is not that of the author Julian Barnes or even that of the scriptwriter, the playwright Nick Payne, but essentially that of the director, Indian film-maker Ritesh Batra (who made the delightful work "The Lunchbox"). The film offers us a conclusion which is more definitive and more upbeat that the novel but that is perhaps the nature of this different medium."The Sense Of An Ending" is slow and serious but not all films can be "Fast And Furious". The pacing allows the viewer to admire the wonderful acting, primarily from Jim Broadbent as the narrator, retired and divorced Tony Webster, but also from some fine actresses, notably Charlotte Rampling, Harriet Walter and Emily Mortimer, plus some new young actors. Like the source novel, this film is a challenging and moving examination of the malleability of memory. As Tony puts it: 'How often do we tell our own life story? How often do we adjust, embellish, make sly cuts?' How often indeed ...
Fine, moving adaptation of one of Barnes' best novels
After somewhat iffy reviews and some discouraging interviews I was really pleased by this movie. The novel has great depth and touches on weighty topics, leaving certain unresolved issues in its wake. Payne (scriptwriter) and Batra take on a very challenging job and with the help of a stellar cast they make as good an adaptation as anyone could reasonably expect. Broadbent is magnificent as the male lead and all the female ones are excellent. The cinematography is outstanding with some exterior shots that take your breath away, indeed Batra lingers on them a bit too long, though one can see why!There is a good deal to admire. The interweaving of past and present is highly skilled, the recreation of sixties milieus authentic. The school scenes rang true - I went to an all boys grammar school in the sixties and they get it right with the exception of the swearing. Incredible as it may seem to some people, swearing was unusual fifty years ago. I loved the way the painful weekend at Chislehurst - central to the mystery - was handled. There were a few lapses of judgement and taste but overall I would rate this as one of the best movies I have seen in the past year. It deserves awards.
Loved it
I read the book some Time ago and Was looking forward To the movie. I wasn't disappointed at all, Tony webster Was a complete arse, but That Was just him. Loved Veronica Ford (Charlotte rampling) she played a fab part. A few didn't understand the ending Of the film but i did, really enjoyed It. Thanks for reading. 10/10 movie. I understood the horizontal wave, the circle, understood What Anthony "didnt Get" as veronica kept Saying in the book. I don't ever Think Tony got over Veronica Ford, and thought He Was Still in love WITH Her, but Thats just What i Was thinking.


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Announcing the M5 Mile Artists
MADE is delighted to announce the M5 Mile team have now commissioned 5 artists to work on our special takeover day on July 16th.
We will be transforming an otherwise ignored stretch of land under the raised section of the M5 motorway as it passes through Smethwick.
After receiving a high number of great quality applications for the commission it was a tough job to make a decision. We have selected artists who we feel not only proposed something that fit the brief of responding to the very interesting space under the motorway but also whose practice complimented those of the other commissions so overall we have a varied programme of creative activities on the day.
The artists are:
Fusion Dance Company - Dance Artists - Twitter @fusionacademy2
Daniel Griffin-Hayes - Street Artist - http://dangriffinhayes.com/
Bryan Hancox - Animator - http://ketchupbeard.wix.com/bryanhancoxanimation
Jayne Murray - Artist - www.jaynemurray.co.uk
Samuel Rodgers - Sound Artist - www.samuelrodgers.info
The aim of the commission is to give the smallest of flavour of what a place which is 'taken-over' by creative communities may look like, it will temporarily enliven and animate the space, be an exemplar, an inspiration, a curiosity which will provide a snapshot of potential of forgotten, neglected and unused spaces.
The artists brief is simply to respond to the site, keep watching the MADE website for more information about their individual proposals as they are developed.
On the day their work will be documented through photography and video and this will be exhibited around the region at a later date.
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Scottish Sentencing Council launches public consultation on sentencing guidelines for Scottish courts
The public is being asked for feedback on how offenders are sentenced by Scottish courts
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The Scottish Sentencing Council (SSC) has launched a consultation on draft guidelines for how criminal offences are sentenced by Scottish courts.
The guidance is designed to help judges and the public better understand how sentences are decided.
This will be the first time that comprehensive guidelines have been produced giving the principles underlying sentencing decisions and what purposes the sentences are intended to achieve.
As well as setting out an 'overarching principle' of fairness and proportionality, the new guidelines have a number of 'supporting principles'.
These include that similar offences should be treated in a similar way, sentences should be no more severe than necessary, the reasons for sentencing decisions should be stated clearly and that everyone should be treated equally.
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The guidance also sets out the possible purposes of different sentences, whether that is punishment, reduction of crime through rehabilitation, making amends to society or reflecting society's disapproval.
The consultation, which runs until 27 October, asks the public to comment on whether they agree with the principles and purposes and whether the guidelines are clear and accurate.
The council has also created a web resource explaining how judges decide a sentence, which includes videos and an interactive scenario that lets people choose what happens next in a court case and then select the sentence they would give.
The consultation comes as HM Chief Inspector of Prisons and the Liberal Democrats this week called for a presumption against short-term prison sentences of less than 12 months.
Lady Dorrian, the Lord Justice Clerk and Chair of the Scottish Sentencing Council, said: "The fundamental principles and purposes of sentencing have never before been expressly defined in Scotland.
"We believe that creating this guideline will have significant benefits both to the public and the courts, increasing consistency and transparency in sentencing.
"We are committed to taking an open and transparent approach to developing sentencing guidelines and the public consultation process is a vital part of that – we cannot complete our work in isolation.
"I would urge anyone with an interest in how sentences are decided and in the overall aims of sentencing in Scotland to take this opportunity to participate in our public consultation.
"We welcome views and comment on all of our work, including on suggested topics for future guidelines."
As a companion to this guidance on the principles and purpose of sentencing, the SSC will develop separate guidelines on the actual process of deciding a sentence and the factors – such as seriousness and nature of the offence and the effect of any aggravating or mitigating factors – that are taken in to account when choosing sentences.
It also plans to produce specific guidance on the sentencing of young people.
In addition, the SSC is undertaking preparatory work towards offence-specific guidelines for causing death by driving and wildlife and environmental crime.
The SSC is an independent advisory body made up of judges, legal professionals and lay members.
It was set up in October 2015 to promote consistency in sentencing across Scotland.
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FC Dallas seals signing of designated player Santiago Mosquera
FC Dallas completed the signing of Colombian midfielder Santiago Mosquera as a designated player on Monday.
Mosquera, 23, comes from Millonarios on an undisclosed transfer reported to be in the region of $4 million.
He only made his first-team professional debut with Millonarios as a 21-year-old in 2016 but quickly became an important fixture in the lineup, scoring eight goals as he helped his club win the 2017 Clausura title in Colombia.
"Mosquera has all the things we were looking for this offseason," FC Dallas technical director Fernando Clavijo said in a statement. "He plays specifically how Oscar [Pareja] would like to play.
"It was not an easy signing because he is a very high-quality player. He will make us better, for sure. He allows us to open up space on the field for Mauro [Diaz] and have a strong offensive lineup."
Mosquera, who qualifies as a young designated player with a limited salary budget hit, will join Carlos Gruezo and Cristian Colman as the DPs in Dallas this season.
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Outdoor Leadership Institute
Blue Sky Fund is now accepting nominations for the Outdoor Leadership Institute (OLI) for the Summer of 2018!
We are searching for two crews of 10-12 rising 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students from diverse backgrounds to come together to build leadership, unity and community involvement through service.
The summer institute centers on a 5 day backpacking trip, during which crew members learn, through challenges, how to strengthen their leadership and teamwork skills. The program design includes experiences that will help shape knowledgeable, multicultural leaders who engage with the social needs of Richmond through service learning.
Boys' crew: July 10th - 21st (Wilderness July 14th - 18th)
Girls' crew: July 31st - August 11th (Wilderness August 4th - 8th)
Both crews: One Saturday each month from September to May
After completing the summer portion of OLI, we will meet one Saturday each month during the school year where crew members can apply their new skills throughout Richmond by engaging in meaningful community service together.
Do you know a student who wants to explore his or her leadership potential? Scroll up and hit the "Nominate a Student" button to start the process!
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Can Nominate Students?
Nominations most often come from teachers, youth organization professionals, mentors, counselors, and alumni of the program. However, any adult may nominate a student or students to our program.
Whom Are We Hoping Will Join the OLI Program?
Rising 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders who are:
● Open to new and challenging experiences
● Wanting to grow in leadership in their community
● Wanting to meet other youth from Richmond
● Able to commit to the program dates
What Are the Benefits of the Program?
● Develop as a leader and learn how to overcome challenges
● Build a multicultural team, and practice effective communication skills
● Summit the highest peak in Virginia
● Learn outdoor adventuring skills
● Add to college and professional resumes
● Gain community service hours
How Do I Nominate Someone?
You can either nominate online by clicking the blue button above & filling out our online submission form, or you can mail us a paper copy by clicking on the link below and printing out the form. Please mail it to:
Blue Sky Fund, Outdoor Leadership Institute, PO Box 8108, Richmond, VA 23223.
What Happens Next?
After a nomination has been submitted, the nominee will receive a letter with more information about the program. The nominee will be asked to fill out a short application and then schedule a time for a brief interview with our staff. If accepted, the student will receive materials for the program in the Spring and will be invited to attend an informational session in May.
When Is The Deadline For Nominations?
February 28th, 2018
If my student has already been accepted, how do I pay the program fee?
All program fees are assessed based on a sliding scale. Ultimately, it's up to the family to decide what they are able to contribute to the program. If there are any questions about those amounts, please contact our Program Manager, Dustin Parks.
You are welcome to pay by cash or check made out to "Blue Sky Fund." If you would like to pay online, click the button below to access our program fee page.


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360-degree photos are nothing new. Google introduced Photo Spheres quite a long time ago, though the stitching method was never great. However, we're seeing the proliferation of dedicated 360-degree cameras lately, and 360-degree photos are getting more popular.
Starting tomorrow, Facebook is adding support for 360-degree photos. Though many users will never upload them because 360-degree cameras are a bit niche, the possibilities for businesses, bands and celebrities are endless. Some of the first 360-degree photos to be posted by Paul McCartney and NASA.
The feature will roll out across Android, iOS and desktop and will even support virtual reality headsets like the Gear VR. It'll be cool to see what people start posting when this feature rolls out.


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Bio: Uche is a sophomore double majoring in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology as well as Chemistry. He is passionate about community service and science education, having served on Yale Scientific Magazine's Masthead. Uche is currently working in Anthony Koleske's Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry laboratory in which he studies protein-protein interactions involved in cancer metastasis and neuronal development. In his free time, he can be found dunking at Payne of Whitney Gym, watching "Black Mirror", and hanging out with friends.
DH Involvement: Uche executes fundraising activities on behalf of ExComm and Cabinet. Commonly, the strategy and execution is done in partnership with the Director of Development and Alumni Relations and complements the Development Strategy of Dwight Hall at Yale. He also initiates new events and implements marketing strategies to expand Dwight Hall's resources and strengthen its impact in the community, and is willing to talk with member groups and sponsoring organizations to expand Dwight Hall's social impact.
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Did you know there's a White House Garage? Since there's no reality show starring some tattooed guy who wrenches with his crotchety dad as they recount their wacky experiences with bulletproof limos, chances are you may not. But if reality TV existed in the early 1900s, trust us, you'd have set your DVR for a show like that, if DVRs existed in the early 1900s. The White House Garage was birthed by Congress during the William Howard Taft years. You could say Taft was First Gearhead: In 1909, he had a garage added to the White House in a section of the quartermaster stables, making him kind of a ballsy, pro-auto president for taking the leap from four-leg horsepower to four-wheel horsepower.
Eventually, the White House Garage became a military unit, and in 1963 was renamed U.S. Army Transportation Agency, before going by its current name, the White House Transportation Agency. No matter which side you're on during this presidential season, it's hard to deny that many of the presidents have personally owned or had access to some fairly cool cars. The bummer is that once the president is in office, getting to drive is but a fond memory, as Secret Service takes the helm.
Here's a look at a few noteworthy presidential rides.
Bill Clinton's '67 Mustang: This was his personal car before becoming president, and he remains the only president ever to be allowed to drive his car in a public setting: 250 yards down the pit lane at Charlotte Motor Speedway during the Mustang's 30th anniversary. His Mustang had the 200ci inline-six, three-speed auto, and Color Code W Clearwater Aqua paint (which we mention because its actual color has apparently been a source of controversy).
Herbert Hoover's Panhard: Hoover bought the '02 French Panhard for a 1903 trip to Australia to do desert mining work. In his memoirs, he noted it "often caught a disease called 'sand-in-the-carburetor.'"
Gerald Ford's Ford: He bought his first car in 1930 (his high school years) and, appropriately, it was a Ford–a '24 coupe. Later, he had a late-'60s or early-'70s Chrysler New Yorker as well as two '68 Mustangs that his sons drove.
Lyndon Johnson's Amphicar: The '62 car-boat was made in Germany and was light-blue with white-leather upholstery. LBJ also had a '10 Model T that Henry Ford gave him in 1969.
Woodrow Wilson's Pierce-Arrow: The first ride Wilson took in the '19 Pierce-Arrow limo was when he came back from France, where he was knee-deep in the Treaty of Versailles after World War I. He adored the vehicle so much that his pals bought it for him when he got out of office.
Harry Truman's Dodges: There were many Dodges owned by Truman, including '17 and '19 Model 30s, a '38 four-door sedan, a '53 Coronet, '55 and '57 Royal Lancers, a '58 Coronet, and a '60 Polara. Curiously, his White House fleet was Dodge-free.
Ronald Reagan's Jeep: This '81 Scrambler was part of the group of service vehicles Ron and Nancy had at their ranch, Rancho del Cielo. They also had a Jeep CJ-6 that seemed to be the true workhorse of the two. The CJ-8 was said to be a gift from Nancy, and it featured a 4.2L six-cylinder and four-speed manual trans.
Dwight Eisenhower's Pullman Roadster: This was his first car, which he bought used around 1916 or 1917 (most likely a '12 model); his wife Mamie's father-in-law lent a hand with the purchase. When the Eisenhowers went to Panama in 1922, they took along a Model T. Interestingly, Mamie was quite the Chrysler fan, but Dwight preferred his Lincolns, especially the '50 Cosmopolitan "bubbletop" convertible.
John F. Kennedy's Lincoln Continental: November 22, 1963–that was the date a certain X-100 Lincoln Continental became the most famous limo in the world. The '61 model was taken into evidence after Kennedy's assassination, but shockingly remained in service–albeit with some overhauling–until 1977. Other presidents used it in that time, including Nixon and Carter.
William Howard Taft's Steamer: A tip of the hat has to be given to the earliest official White House car: a white, 40hp, '09 Model M White Steamer that seated seven. Taft's fleet also included two '08 Pierce-Arrow Vandelettes and an '08 Baker electric. Bonus: two motorcycles for Secret Service.
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When requesting an Executive Fleet car in the old days, the code was "with carpet" because that was about the only feature of luxo vehicles at the time. It didn't take long before the president's car was officially called "Carpet Vehicle" and those behind the wheel "Carpet Drivers." Even now, the White House Transportation Agency is referred to as simply CARPET.
Major/Captain Archibald Willingham Butt is said to be the guy who made the first White House car happen. How that story ends: Major Butt was on the Titanic.
Lyndon Johnson got a Jeep in the mid-'70s from Air Force surplus, which his military personnel drove on his ranch. Later, as it could not be verified that LBJ had used it, it was again disposed of as surplus.
When Hoover was pres, civilians did the driving during the week, while military personnel in the War Department Motor Pool handled the weekends. Eisenhower's admin dumped the idea of civilians behind the wheel, although it retained three civilian car washers.


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While there is enough time left for the launch of the upcoming iPhone, we have been coming across several leaks and speculations regarding the same. The fresh reports from Bloomberg suggest that Apple will replace the current Touch ID authentication with the new 3D facial recognition technology.
This new 3D sensor technology is claimed to be more efficient and faster than the Touch ID tech. The report citing information from people familiar with the development claims that with the 3D sensor technology, the iPhone 8 users can log in, authenticate payments as well launch secure apps just by scanning their face. The report continues stating that the new technology can scan the face of the user and unlock the iPhone in just a few hundred milliseconds.
Besides 3D sensing technology, this new tech is also said to arrive with eye-scanning technology. For now, this feature is under development and it may not be implemented on this year's iPhones. Notably, Samsung unveiled its flagship smartphone duo – Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ earlier this year with facial recognition and iris scanner in addition to the fingerprint scanner.
With the latter, these smartphones can be unlocked by scanning the user's eyes. Likewise, the new iPhones are also expected to arrive with similar features. Already, we have seen reports speculating that the anniversary edition will arrive with an edge-to-edge OLED display rather than using an LCD panel and that the 2017 iPhones will be launched with support for wireless charging for the first time.


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By Andrew Gretes
Instead of an angel and a devil, my friend's shoulders
harbored two musicians—Stevie Wonder and Johnny Cash.
When my friend was happy, Wonder would warble a
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light-wave out of a black hole. When my friend was
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Ever since, my friend's cried ebullient jazz-blue tears.
Smiled baroque Zen-green smiles.
Andrew Gretes is the author of the novel, How to Dispose of Dead Elephants (Sandstone Press). His short stories and poems have appeared in such literary journals as Witness Magazine and Fiction Fix. He currently lives and writes in Washington D.C.


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2015 sporting round up
I was fortunate enough to photograph a good few events last year, some I even competed in. With one event under my belt this year and another on the horizon next week I thought it a good time to share a few of my favourite images of the year:
The Arc of Attrition
Hard to believe this was a year ago. Cornwall's toughest footrace and my first film project. A great event not to be missed. I'll be there again this year marshalling and taking some photos; next year I hope to be running.
And here is the film to accompany the event:
The Arc of Attrition from Andrew Benham on Vimeo.
Coose Trannack
Trannack school hosts a children's cross country event in March every year and the girls have been going for the last few years. Its a tough hilly course but a lot of fun. Last year the weather was cold but dry - a great improvement on the hail storms of 2014:
Helston Triathlon
I've photographed various rounds of the Tempus Lesiure Cornish Triathlon series over the years; Helston was the first of 2015. Here Dave Bartlett of Team GB comes up the hill into Wendron:
Classic Quarter
My second time around running this 44 mile ultra; crap photo but its the only one I took!
Cornish Judo Championships
Bronwen fighting hard at the Cornish Judo Chamionships, Penzance leisure centre
Mud Crew photoshoot
I was commissioned to shoot images for the flyers to a new ultra - the Quest - by Mud Crew Events. Mud Crew trail runner Jess Williams and I were given special access to Tintagel Castle for the shoot.
Falmouth Triathlon
A miserable day for a bike ride, by anyone's standards!
Lakeland 50
My second ultra of the year and by far my best performance. Everything went well and I enjoyed the day immensely. Some of my images were later included in issue two of Ultra magazine along with a write up of the day
Bodmin Triathlon
Another triathlon and another result for Team GB athlete Dave Bartlett:
Cotswold Century
My third ultra of the year and first 100 miler. An emotional 29 hours and 15 mins!
St Ives Triathlon
The last in the series:
The Scrooge
And finally we round off the year as we began, with a Mud Crew event. The Scrooge is 9 miles of mud, water obstacles and hard running around The Lost Gardens of Helligan. I put together another short film as well as doing the photos:
Mud Crew Presents - The Scrooge run 2015 from Andrew Benham on Vimeo.
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After been working with MongoDB for some time and completing M101 and M102 classes(first for Developers and second for DBAs) from 10gen, I've decided to cover a topic of why you might consider using MongoDB in your application. In this post I'm also going to cover the reasons for not choosing MongoDB for your app(There are quite a few of those). Hopefully, after reading this article you will understand all pros and cons of building your application of top of MongoDB.
In the modern world of software development you no longer have to choose only among RDBMSes when starting a new project. A number of products, generally referred as NoSQL, were created to offer new approaches to the data persistence. Some of them offer near-linear horizontal scalability, some offer better read/write performance(than classical relational storage) and some are focused on a more convenient data representation(a more convenient for a certain data access pattern or business domain). MongoDB is one of such NoSQL storages which supports replication, sharding and document-oriented schema-less persistence.
Reasons to choose Mongo
Document oriented and schemaless. Unlike relational DBs, MongoDB stores all your data in collections of BSON documents and has no schema. Which in turn tremendously simplifies mapping between domain objects and DB. Things like embedded/nested objects and arrays inside your domain objects are transparently stored in DB. In this way MongoDB becomes a perfect choice for domains with polymorphic data and/or for rapid software development where you basically can't afford to spend too much time doing schema design.
Horizontal Scalability and High Availability. This is what many people associate with Cloud Architecture. MongoDB allows to build a clustered topology with replication and sharding, where the former provides fail-over and eventually consistent read scaling and the latter facilitates scaling out writes(and reads as well).
Fast writes in the fire-and-forget mode. Which is quite useful for collecting various statistics where possible loss of some data is acceptable in favor of a shorter response time.
Comprehensive Querying and Aggregation Framework. With MongoDB you can query your collections with a powerful querying facility, which, by the way, takes advantage of suitable indexes if you have created any, and allows to query nested/embedded objects and arrays. For queries, which require things like MAX, AVG or GROUP BY from SQL, there is a comparatively new mechanism called Aggregation Framework, which allows to run some ad-hoc aggregation queries without need to write cumbersome Map-Reduce scripts.
It's Free and OpenSource. Yeap, and besides it's stable, has frequent releases(for example an up-coming release will add a support of full text search) as well as a nice documentation and fast growing vibrant community.
Comparatively intuitive architecture. Due to the fact that MongoDB has only a single master per replica things are definitely simpler comparing to peer-to-peer architectures where you can have concurrent writes and write conflicts.
Reasons not to choose Mongo
After I described major advantages of choosing/adopting MongoDB I would like to cover the other side of the coin and talk about reasons for not choosing MongoDB for your project.
No SQL = No Joins. It should be obvious that with NoSQL DB you won't have the ability to use SQL. As a result under those, hopefully rare occasions, where you need to pick up related/referenced data from several collection you will have to do it manually and with no guarantees in terms of consistency. If you see yourself doing mission critical decisions inside your application where you will need data from multiple documents/collections, then you should think twice before using MongoDB.
No ACID transactions. After coming from SQL world you are going to be surprised how many things you are loosing when ACID transaction aren't there anymore. When working with multiple documents(MongoDB guarantees atomic operations on a single document) you will have no automatic rollback, a possibility of inconsistent reads etc. Occasionally you may overcome these limitations by using two-phase commit, entity versions and in-app locks, but generally if you see yourself doing these things more than 1% of operations, you have probably chosen a wrong DB.
Can't be used as an integration DB. It's generally a bad idea to use NoSQL storage as an integration DB which can be accessed by several apps simultaneously. No schema and eventual consistency are going to play against you here.
Your indexes should fit into memory. MongoDB performs well only if your indexes fit into RAM and it's ideal to have SSD hard drives on your prod servers. MongoDB is simply not optimized to work on HDD as many RDBMSes and thus you can get into troubles with certain usage scenarios where you would be just fine with RDBMS.
In this article I haven't tried to get into nitty-gritty details of how MongoDB works, but instead covered only the essentials. If you are new to NoSQL world, I would suggest you reading NoSQL Distilled: A Brief Guide to the Emerging World of Polyglot Persistence, which provides a very good introduction into NoSQL world(e.g. it contains good explanations of what replication and sharding are etc.).


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Wow! Over 11 years ago, a week before our wedding, we went down to Newcastle to see Rent at the Theatre Royal.
Unfortunately, after a long time waiting in the foyer, it was announced that the show had to be cancelled due to a failure in the electronics.
We never got round to see it since – until last week, when the senior group of the Alnwick Playhouse Theatre staged it – and what a show!
It has definitely been worth the wait and I'll never regret having missed it back then again; the professionals couldn't have done it any better, I'm sure.
Many thanks to everyone involved for a fantastic, touching night out.
And to everyone else: Keep those jam jars rolling in, the youth theatre is definitely worth it.
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The series started in 2013 with two personal artworks I created, The Rock & The Ghost. These artworks were created from the love and passion of the game of Basketball, Ukiyo-e art and Japanese culture. The subjects mixed together seamlessly and were incredibly popular with the Basketball and Japanese culture communities.
The first release of Edo Ball included 12 original artworks which were hugely popular and lead to me creating another series of 10 artworks. Each artwork has a story behind it. Some are based on Japanese mythology and culture, others are narratives based on players nick-names and some are created from popular sayings from the game of basketball.
I have been an illustrator & art director for over 10 years with a true passion for basketball, art and culture. I was born in Auckland, New Zealand and grew up playing pick up basketball at the local courts. Basketball has given me so much and led me to my love of culture and art. Every time we played at the street ball court I would look around and see so many people playing from every background imaginable. We all were from different religions, countries and often spoke different languages but always came together for the love of the game.
I moved to Asia in my mid twenties for 3 years and the situation never changed. I played pick up basketball with people all over Asia. On rooftop's in Hong Kong, under bridges in Bangkok and on cracked courts in the middle of Cambodia. Often I couldn't speak a word of the local language but the people always welcomed you to the game. It was like family no matter where you went.
This series is my tribute to the game.
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Looks like the result (strong rejection) from the Swiss Gold Initiative proposal is showing up in the Gold price this morning. I don't think the result is unexpected. As Bron Suchecki wrote last week, there were some conditions attached to the proposal which were not palatable. Down she goes (continued weakness expected while Gold remains below US$1180)...
For those wanting to try and catch a falling knife and take advantage of some low dealer premiums, there are some great deals out for Australian precious metals buyers with dealers listing some 'Cyber Monday' bargains... you will need to be quick to make a decision on these as most deals will be limited (in quantity) and will likely be pulled end of day if not sold out sooner.
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There are some 1/4oz Gold coins on special too, keep an eye on the clearance specials page for all items on special and any others that may be posted throughout the day.
Other dealers who are offering Cyber Monday deals include Gold Stackers (deals live now) & Perth Bullion (deals yet to be posted).
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Ah, the alphabet. The letters of the alphabet don't exist only for communication or to make a catchy tune, they're also inspiring. I've seen countless art projects inspired by A-Z, but my favorite is the ABCDEFGeek series by Otis Frampton. He takes the 26 letters and adds characters and quotes from franchises from Star Wars to Doctor Who. The options for each letter are seemingly endless–to the point that Frampton has illustrated almost three volumes of ABCDEFGeek so far between projects such as his comic Oddly Normal and his work on the How It Should Have Ended web series. Some letters highlight a single character, but others like "'R' is for Regeneration" showcase all the characters:
More random examples of Frampton's work are in the below gallery. You can get prints of each letter at his Society6 store for $15 each. They'd make great decor for any room but would be especially awesome for a kid since the art teaches both the alphabet and geek references. That's called winning.


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Latest figures in UK showed that last year the bonuses of FTSE 100 Directors rose by 30%, with average pay for most employees who kept their jobs rising by less than 2%. The pay of the FTSE Director has relatively doubled since 2000 with the ratio between Board pay and industry average now being 1 : 120. In financial services this is more like 1: 160, but even some highly criticised public sector CEO pay levels these still remain well under the 1: 20 ratio. There are interesting global differences – in US the average S&P CEO is now on a ratio of 1:300 roughly to their staff, however in Sweden and the majority of Europe it is about 1 : 35. Many ask if the rise in executive pay has been reflected in performance improvements of organisations and returns to shareholders, in most cases the answer is no. The driver seems to be the ability of CEOs and others to pressure remuneration committees into increasing their pay on the basis that the CEO has found someone who gets more than them, thus they must be underpaid. Strange that the idea of performance related pay doesn't seem to be applied here, or it is with objectives so easy that the CEO could achieve working part time. Many shareholders aren't amused and the public in UK, assaulted as it is by cuts in public services and redundancies, is even less impressed. The Government is getting nervous about the political impact and talking of "taking action", which probably means "talking and no action". It is interesting that the attitude to executive pay is strongly cultural, with the US public generally agreeing with the principle that if the organisation makes money then the CEO should be well paid according to market rules, but in Europe there is an expectation of a moral element via a relationship to average employee pay. Which is right ? Maybe morality should not be applied to executive pay, but a relationship to real performance delivery should be as should setting an example of behaviour to employees as the leader of the organisation. "Don't do as I do just do as I say" is no longer acceptable.
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March 28, 2017 09:30 ET
PICKERING, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - March 28, 2017) - Automodular Corporation ("Automodular") (NEX:AM.H) announces that the Honourable Justice G. Hainey of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) has set the following dates in respect of Automodular's ongoing litigation against General Motors Company and General Motors of Canada Ltd. (collectively, "GM") (the "Claim"):
(1) a 14-day trial starting on February 20, 2018; and,
(2) a half day pre-trial conference on October 26, 2017.
As previously disclosed, Automodular commenced the Claim against GM and Inteva Products, LLC and Inteva Products Canada ULC (collectively, "Inteva") on May 13, 2011. The Claim relates to a contract (the "Contract") between GM and Automodular for the sequencing and sub-assembly of components and modules for the Chevrolet Camaro. By letter dated April 13, 2010, GM terminated the Contract effective September 20, 2010. GM then entered into a contract with Inteva for the same work that Automodular was performing under the Contract. Automodular alleges that GM's termination of the Contract was wrongful and in breach of the Contract. Automodular claimed $20.0 million against GM for breach of contract and against Inteva for inducing breach of contract. Automodular also sought punitive damages in the amount of $5.0 million. As previously disclosed, having obtained evidence from Inteva by way of the discovery process, on August 5, 2015, Automodular agreed to a dismissal of its claim against Inteva.
There can be no assurance that the claim will be successful or that Automodular will recover any amounts from GM. In the event that Automodular is not successful in its claim against GM, it could be exposed to a claim for recovery of legal costs by GM.
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